Sunday, May 3

UCLA anticipates performance of revered ballet dancer

For over 40 years, Mikhail Baryshnikov has conceded to let his feet rather than his mouth do the talking. But instead of imagining what they would say, simply mention the name “Baryshnikov,” and dance enthusiasts will shower those feet with praise. Read more...


Oscar: Best Director

WILL Win: Peter Jackson, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” SHOULD Win: Peter Jackson, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” The word “duh” comes to mind in this category. Read more...



Here's the story …of our Oscar picks

OK. OK. We know. Predicting Oscar winners is about as creative and necessary an endeavor as knitting sweaters for a dog. Sure, it’s something you can do, but it’s not something you need to do ““ let alone something you necessarily should do. Read more...



“˜Havana Nights’ missteps fusion of dance, political beats

“Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights” Directed by Guy Ferland Miramax Films I am sad to say I didn’t have the time of my life “¦ again with “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.” While the film slavishly follows the formula of the original “Dirty Dancing,” all of the familiarity that hooked audiences in the original rendition is rushed through without a second thought in the remake. Read more...


Calendar: Thearter & Arts

“The Balcony” Macgowan Little Theater Mar. 5-13, 8 p.m. The UCLA Department of Theater presents Jean Genet’s “The Balcony,” directed by M.F.A. candidate Max Snyder. Son of a Parisian prostitute, Genet saw plenty of good ol’ 1950s censorship against his play, which explores the steamy side, as opposed to the non-steamy side, of brothel life. Read more...